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Venting...
So DH freaked out today because he called and text me and I didn't pick up...I was kangaroo-ing LO so I wasn't able to get the phone, plus I was in the NICU...so DH's text read something like this "do you even care? I am calling and texting about our LO and you can't even let me know how he's doing? Don't even bother calling me today, I'll check in on him myself, you don't even want me to be involved" Where did this come from?! I usually text back within seconds if I can (if I'm not driving, holding LO, showering, etc..) Last night, we were doing fine and today...What the heck? After coming home, I tried to explain why I couldn't get to the phone and he was like its not just today, your world is revolving around LO..Ok, ladies, I feel like this was a little outta line...I spend only 2 hours a day with LO in the NICU and yes I worry all the time, but I feel like I have a right to..I just want him to come home.
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Re: Venting...
I'm so sorry that your husband responded in this manner. Just remember you are both under A LOT of STRESS!! Having a little one in the NICU is a very emotional stressful event!! Unfortunately when we are under emotional stress we can come across in ways we don't intend to.
Try not to to be too upset with your husband, but explain that you understand his stress, but that was not the way to talk to you.
I wish you both the best of luck. Remind each other how much you love one another in this stressful time!!